0
In 1945 Pope Pius XII moved that a two-thirds majority + one be required for the election of a pope within the first 33 ballots. At this time 118 cardinals are eligible to vote for a future pope as they are under 80 yrs of age. Therefore SEVENTY-NINE votes are needed during one of the first 33 ballots to elect the successor to Benedict XVI.
Voting takes place for 3 days of 4 ballots each day and a day of reflection followed by another 7 ballots if no cardinal is chosen during the first 3 days. The day of prayer and reflection followed by 7 ballots can be repeated two more times. If after the third round of voting where no one has achieved the two-thirds majority + one, there will be a day of prayer & reflection.
The next ballot will contain the two names who received the highest number of votes in the LAST ballot for a "runoff" election. These two people will not be allowed to vote in the runoff election. A two-thirds majority (SEVENTY-EIGHT votes) is needed in the runoff election to elect the successor to Benedict XVI.
The actual number depends on the number of cardinals that participate in the enclave.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe proceedings are a secret so nobody knows the results of the voting except the cardinals and they are sworn to secrecy. For a cardinal to be elected pope he must receive a 2/3 majority plus 1 majority of votes cast.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoHe was elected on the third ballot but, since the votes were so close to the runner up, he requested a 4th ballot to confirm the election. This according to a journal left by a cardinal in attendance at the conclave who has since passed away. That runner up, by the way, is our current Pope Francis. Officially, Benedict was elected on the 4th ballot.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoA 2/3 majority is required to elect a pope. In the conclave of March 2013 that was 77 votes.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the number of votes needed to elect a new pope?
2/3 of the cardinal electorate must vote for the person for him to be elected as pope.
How many cardinals are needed to elect a pope?
2/3 of the eligible cardinals (under age 80) are needed to elect a pope.
How many votes were taken for this new pope?
Since the conclave is secret, we will never know the number of votes. However, he had to win at least 77 to be elected as pope. He was elected on the 5th ballot.
How many votes are necessary to elect a pope?
A 2/3 majority of the number of cardinal electors taking part in a conclave are required to elected a pope. The actual number changes as the number of cardinal electors changes,
When did Pope-elect Stephen die?
Pope-elect Stephen died in 752.
What do you call the bishops that elect the pope?
Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
How many cardinals does it take to elect the pope?
It takes 2/3 of the cardinal electors at the time to elect a pope. A cardinal elector is a cardinal under age 80.
How many votes does a bishop need to become pope?
He needs 2/3 of the votes of the cardinal electors.
What college is the pope elected by?
The College of Cardinals elect the pope.
What event led the need elect a new pope?
Pope Benedict XVI, the reigning pontiff at the time, resigned and the need to elect a new pope arose.
What do the college of cardinals use to elect a pope?
The cardinals use paper ballots to elect a pope. There are no voting machines used.
Who are bishops that elect the pope?
Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
